Most godly prayers compiled out of Davids PsalmsMost godly prayers compiled out of Dauids Psalmes

We cry out daily in thy sight (O most good and merciful GOD) pouring out our fervent prayers and humble supplications,¹ that the sorrow and heaviness conceived in our heart may be uttered, and this we do in thy gracious presence, who only knowest the way and means how to deliver thy faithful servants in their uttermost troubles. Our spirit verily is continually vexed within us, so long as we consider the present state of things, insomuch as whether we look on the right hand or towards the left, we see no man truly which will unfeignedly take upon him either to defend or acknowledge the cause of thy blessed Church. Which evils in deed happen unto us by reason of our heinous sins, wherewith thou art thus grievously offended against us, as to stir up so fierce and sly enemies ⟨image 245⟩against thy chosen people, who lay snares almost in all places, and extend violence every where upon us. Be merciful now therefore unto us (O God our deer father) at what time we seem to be destitute of all succour, neither is there any remaining alive that hath a regard for the preservation of our souls: hear thou thy self our woeful complaints, and be a sure refuge for us, and our portion amongst the living: by delivering us from our malicious persecutors, who seem at this present to have the upper hand. For if thou wilt mightily deliver thy sacred Church from this sorrowful calamity, thy excellent name shall be spread abroad in every place, and all men will rejoice with us, upon whom they shall perceive that thou hast showed this unspeakable favour and loving kindness, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.